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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,391.58 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,391.58 and 379.89 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,391.58 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,391.58 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,391.58 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 528,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,647.33/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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